US Bridges

FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.6 M SE JCT SR65&I65 · Structure no. 19032520015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,584 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4915
CrossesCleveland St/Ellington P
Location1.6 M SE JCT SR65&I65
RouteCity Street 4915
Coordinates36.1848, -86.75954
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,461 (2021)
Projected traffic15,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P carry?

About 10,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4915 over Cleveland St/Ellington P?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.